This time it seems that the doors of the top Saudi Arabian league could really be opened for Stefano Pioli. According to journalist Falah Al-Qahtani directly from Saudi Arabia, Al Nassr is about to fire Portuguese coach Castro, currently on the club’s bench. The measure – it is written – will be taken after the next match against Al-Ahly and Pioli will be chosen in his place. In the Gulf they are sure.
A twist that, deep down, could also make the Milan management happy freeing himself from the bond that still ties him to the red and black colors with a contract for another year. In short, it would be like pulling chestnuts out of the fire, especially with Paulo Fonseca increasingly in difficulty after the first three games of the championship, and avoiding the advancement of return scenarios. And above all, the Devil would no longer pay the salary of a coach who has not trained the team since the end of last season.
At the beginning of July, Pioli seemed to be one step away from taking over the Al Ittihad bench.but saw the opportunity go up in smoke due to… Benzema. The Frenchman had in fact vetoed it, indicating three different (and French) coaches to train the club such as Blanc, Renard and Galtier. A chauvinistic choice for the striker, former Golden Ball winner and probably one of the most listened to by the club. A state case that had led to the resignation of president Louy Nazer.